Payroll Specialist

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.Experience with Paycom highly preferred.Experience with bi-weekly payroll schedule preferred.Good interpersonal and task management skills preferred.Job SummaryThe Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for preparing and distributing the organizations payroll in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with organization policies & procedures, and ensures compliance with Federal, State, & Local regulations. In addition, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of routine and some non-routine accounting and clerical functions in accordance with standard procedures in Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Cash Receipts.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPayroll RelatedPrepares and distributes the organizations payrolls by established deadlinesCollects timecard data, Personnel Action Forms, and other Payroll Data and Statistics to maintain records for the calculation and transmission of payrollReviews and ensures accurate computation of pay & deductions, and interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll proceduresInvestigates and fully resolves Payroll Related Discrepancies, including but not limited to preparing check requests for required payroll manual checks, adjusting voluntary deductions, adjusting sick time or vacation time balances.Ensures timely and accurate filing of all payroll related reports and/or payments to external agencies, including payroll taxing agencies, health insurance carriers, workers comp insurance carriers, retirement brokerage firms, agencies garnishing employee wages, flexible spending account agencies, etc.Works in collaboration with Human Resources to develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive and accurate payroll recordsPrepares Standard Payroll Journal Entries and Adjusting Journal Entries for recording in the general ledgerPrepares and creates standard and ad hoc payroll reports and schedulesCash Receipts RelatedOversees cash receipts processing, including scanning the deposit support, depositing into the corporate bank accounts using online remote deposit, and notifying relevant stakeholders when deposit is complete.Other DutiesServes as backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist, as neededPerforms other duties as assigned by your Supervisor and/or the Chief Financial Officer.QualificationsEducation, Skills, and SpecificationsRequires at least two (2) years of Payroll Processing Experience.Requires Associates degree in Accounting, Business, or related field from an accredited institution OR a combination of education and related work experience.Knowledgeable in Federal, State, and Local Payroll Regulations and Requirements; Able to work well under rigorous deadlines; teamwork oriented; excellent interpersonal and human relations skills and aptitude for communicating across the organization with employees, department managers and directors; demonstrates good organizational and time management skills; detail oriented and thorough; excellent numerical skills and Microsoft Excel skills; skilled in collecting information, analyzing data, and reporting results; understanding of basic accounting principles; understanding of Internal Controls; Demonstrate ability to adhere to strict confidentialitySpecial RequirementsMust have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed), Valid California Drivers License, and state required automotive insurance coverage.Must submit to and pass a criminal background check clearance and drug test as a pre-condition for employment.Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer